Monday, December 26, 2011

I love the holidays. Our family together, who come from all over the world, and as close as down the block. The food (mostly the cookies). Averting the naughty list and receiving the beautiful gifts on my nice list. Santa brought me a fab new laptop of which I am writing this post on. Maj bought me a stunning amethyst stone, for physical protection and mental clarity, hanging from a perfect 13" gold chain. I am so grateful and in a humble position to give. So, I give thanks And compassion. And the universal reflection that as life changes quickly around us, let us be kind to one another, and pliable to bend to the Earth's evolution. Here's to an undoubtedly adventurous 2012.

Friday, December 23, 2011

I love starting the new year off right with a few choice outfits that define my style for the year. Lordy knows I'm maturing when St. John is the store I'd most love a thing or two from. Their ad campaigns which first included Angelina Jolie and now the impeccable Kate Winslet, make an effortless knit and offer a streamlined style worthy of any Kate Middleton appearance. If St. John ain't yo' thang, ask Santa for a gift card to your favorite store, so you too can seasonally shop 'til you drop.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Every Christmas Eve, my thirty-something cousin Bobby dresses up like Santa Claus and brings our big, Italian family, a perfectly wrapped gift of pajamas. All twenty-something of us, who are now all over thirty years old, change into the PJs and head to bed to wait for Santa's morning bounty. I'm hoping this year, to get these luxe VS Afterhours Satin Pajama from Victoria's Secret. I love the Beverly Hills Hotel inspired stripes and the silky fabric perfect for opening gifts in.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

If you're traveling this holiday season, a chic carry-on bag for laptop, book, and essentials is a must have. Buy for yourself or gift a visiting family member with this effortless prep tote. Extra points if you monogram for that someone special.

Friday, December 16, 2011

I ask for these Jonathan Adler Jet Set candles on every special occassion. The packaging is so stylish that I use it, by the front door, to collect our coins. And the musky, dense dew-y Big Sur sent, lit on my desk whilst working, is divine.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Gift giving is a lovely way to say you care, not only to family and friends, but perhaps something special for yourself to kick the new year off right. I'll be listing my daily style picks leading up to December 25 in my 12 Day of Christmas. Starting off with a customized stocking that you can stuff with all type of fun goodies, with proceeds going to charity.

This holiday season you can design your own1154 LILL Studio Christmas stocking! 15 new “Christmas” fabrics and trims will be available in addition to their original designs, and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital!

Thursday, December 08, 2011

Money can’t buy style. At Cheap Chic Shopping Tours, we believe you can buy it cheap and make it chic. And the kind folks at Amazon Local couldn’t agree more. So, they’re hosting a 48 hour flash sale! Our tour promises that after 3 1/2 hours with me and the Cheap Chic Stylist team, you get a completely new wardrobe for one hundred bucks. Yup. One hundred bucks for new tops, tanks, dresses, shoes, accessories, denim and more. If you ever wanted a personal shopper or stylist to outfit you in top trends and flattering fits, giving your closet a fashion face-lift at a fraction of what a celeb pays for shoes, here’s your golden opportunity at half the price! You haven’t even signed on yet and you’re already saving money… Click the link to purchase and schedule your tour:

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

As a kid in the 80's, I owned more than one non-food product that was scented to smell like my favorite things. I had a collection of Strawberry Shortcake figures that were scented like their names such as Blueberry Muffin and Lemon Meringue. A book of scratch n' sniff stickers. And of course, the scented Swatch watch, my most treasured accessory. With a big style shoot happening tomorrow, I stopped into my local salon for mani / pedi and picked a bubble gum pink, that when applied, smells of actual pink bubble gum?!?! I'm smelling my fingers right now and sure enough - bubble gum! I can't believe it. It brought me right back to my time as a kid. And when I posted it on FB, and Julie said there were scented flip flops on the market, well, this product of the 80's couldn't resist. Yes, there are scented flip flops available. And sheets. And shirts. Who nose what else is out there? Ha.

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Jess is the Style Producer for the ABC Daytime show, The Chew. As one of 18 most influential style bloggers on the Glamour Magazine Blogger Network, Jess has a social media community reach of 30K and growing. She is a regular Style Expert on the morning show circuit, and is the creator of the national live shopping event, Cheap Chic Shopping Tours, which promises a new wardrobe for $100.

Prior to competing for Top Celebrity Stylist on VH-1’s Glam God with Vivica A. Fox, Jess co-hosted Style Network’s Modern Girls Guide to Life. She has appeared as the On-Air Stylist for shows, How Do I Look? and The Look for Less and as a Trend Expert on the Home Shopping Network. Traveling to nationwide locations, Jess hosted the ‘Make It Mine’ event series for Nordstrom and works with brands including YAZ and KMS California as a Host for Satellite Media Tours.

In 2004, she toured the US as a singer in the science rock band, FMA Live! for NASA. She is featured in the Sundance Grand Jury Prize documentary, We Live in Public, as host of Starfreaky on the now infamous, online television network, PSEUDO.com